1836 The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.
1857, in its Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court held that Scott, a slave, could not sue for his freedom in a federal court.
1944 Heavy bombers staged the first American raid on Berlin during World War II.
2006 Gov. Mike Rounds signed legislation banning most abortions in South Dakota. (The ban was rejected by the state's voters in November).
2006 Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett died at age 45.
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